Guest guest Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 Here are the top 10 products that I believe you never want to cross the threshold into your home. Don¢t despair if you have them as most can be removed, sealed in, or otherwise gotten rid of! I have to say these top 10 just rolled off my keyboard but please add your own ideas, in the comment section, below. 1. Synthetic pesticides.Avoid completely. Substitute with natural material alternatives, such as suggested by the Bio Integral Resource Center and Care2¢s suggestions. 2. Moth balls.Naphthalene is a registered carcinogen by the U.S. Government. Use alternatives, such as these natural moth balls designed by weavers. 3. Formaldehyde.Found in pressed wood and particle board, many contemporary furniture manufacturers use formaldehyde-based wood products. There are alternatives, such as abuying eco-friendly furniture. You can also seal in formaldehyde on existing furniture and cabinets in the home.discover natural perfumes . 6. Plastics with phthalates, PVC, and BPA.Which plastics are safe? 7. Lead.Lead is a highly neurotoxic heavy metal that was an ingredient in paint until 1978, so many homes have lead paint chipping away. Beyond paint, where else is lead found in the home? 8. Kerosene.Kerosene is often used in the home in poorly ventilated space heaters that have inadequate combustion. Many deaths are attributed to the use of carbon monoxide buildup from the use of such space heaters. 9. Dry cleaned clothes.The common solvent used to dry clean clothes is a suspected carcinogen and highly neurotoxic to boot. Learn how to wet clean wool, rayon, and silk. 10. Oven cleaner.Who doesn¢t get a headache from most standard oven cleaners? Skip the concern altogether by cleaning your oven with this secret ingredient! P.S.. Fire retardants are problematic and found in cushions of sofas and chairs and which contain long-lasting chemicals called polybrominated diphenyl ethers, called PBDEs, that are endocrine disrupters. The challenge is that most of us would have to buy new couches and armchairs. That is asking a lot of anyone, which is why I didn¢t include them in the top 10. P.P.S. I also didn¢t include a list of endocrine disrupters in my top 10 products not to bring into your home because the list is ever growing and overwhelming. I¢d suggest you visit skindeep.org to investigate endocrine disrupters in your personal care products. "Get off your ass and take your government back." ~Rocky Ward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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